INCI name

TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL

Triethylene glycol

A glycol solvent and humectant.

What it is

Triethylene glycol is a small glycol used as a solvent and humectant.

Where it is used

Hair dyes, fragrances and some skin care.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Functions

Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
Viscosity controlling
Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.
Perfuming
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (107)

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